(a) Each public institution of higher education may honor credit cards as payment for: (1) Tuition and fees; (2) Room and board; and (3) Any goods or services purchased from other auxiliary enterprises. (b) The governing boards of the institutions shall determine which credit cards are acceptable for this purpose. However, a public institution may not accept a credit card from any credit card company which charges that institution a vendor discount, service charge or similar fee in excess of 2.5 percent.
Maryland Legal Code